Mini Chassis/VIN Numbers and Commission Numbers 1959 - 1980
The information used to compile the following was taken from factory service parts lists and factory microfiche. Under close scrutiny, there appears to be some conflicts and mistakes in the factory number schemes, but, for the most part, the listings are accurate enough for car identification.
Please note that the Chassis (VIN) number and the Commission number are only one indication of the actual model and date of the car. The Chassis number plate is easily duplicated, especially on early cars, and it is not unusual for later cars not meeting US DOT and EPA standards to have earlier Chassis number plates attached to them to get them into the US illegally. Also, Chassis number plates have been known to be faked to turn a less valuable car into a more valuable one; e.g., a standard Saloon into a Cooper or Cooper S.
Part I: 1959 - 1980
1959 Through September 1969  English Built
The general format for these early cars is:
A-A2S7L-###A
First position (A in the above example):
A = Austin (other than Cooper and S)
C = Austin Cooper or Austin Cooper S
K = Morris Cooper or Cooper S
M =Morris
R = Riley
W = Wolseley
Second position (also A in the above example):
= A series engine. Any standard Mini engine for the period:
848cc
970cc Cooper S
997cc Cooper
998cc Cooper and non-Cooper
1071cc Cooper S
1275cc Cooper S
Third position(s) (2S in the above example):
= Body type:
2S = 2-door saloon/sedan. Caution: bureaucratic bungles often interpret this as 25 (twenty-five)
B = Moke (Buckboard!)
U = Pick-up. Caution: U and V can be mistaken one for the other.
V = Panel van. Caution: U and V can be mistaken one for the other.
W = Estate (with or without wood). Officially, Dual-purpose
Fourth position (7 in the above example):
= Series of Austin, or Morris, etc.:
1 = Mk I Riley Elf, Wolseley Hornet, and Austin/Morris Moke
2 = Mk II Riley Elf or Wolseley Hornet
3 = Mk III Riley Elf or Wolseley Hornet
4 = Mk I Morris
6 = Mk II Morris
7 = Mk I Austin
B = Mk II Austin
Fifth position (L in the above example):
D = De-Luxe.
L = Left hand drive. Right hand drive was not designated
S = Super De-Luxe
Number positions (### in the above example):
= The sequential build number:
The first car at Longbridge was number 101, as was the first at Cowley. From then on, each factory continued with their own number sequence regardless of the model; e.g., Saloon, Van, etc. In other words, each model did not start at 101 and maintain its own sequence. Saloons and Vans, etc., are mixed in the number sequence along with the Cooper and Cooper S models.
The number sequence was into seven digits, #######, by the end of September 1969.
Last position (A in the above example):
= Assembly plant. Officially, Internal Use Only
This seems to be used inconsistently on English built cars and it is understood that the car was built at the normal factory if the letter is left off; e.g., an Austin, Riley or Wolseley at Longbridge may or may not have an A after the sequence number.
Yes, there were Austin Minis built at the Morris plant in Cowley and Morris Minis built at the Austin plant in Longbridge.
Note that all English built Cooper and Cooper S models (Austin and Morris) as well as Riley Elf and Wolseley Hornet models were built at the Longbridge, Austin plant.
A = Longbridge
M = Cowley
Examples:
A-A2S7-123456 (or A-A2S7-123456A)
A right hand drive, Mk I, Austin Mini Saloon built at Longbridge
M-A2S6-1234567 (or M-A2S6-1234567M)
A right hand drive, Mk II, Morris Mini Saloon built at Cowley
C-A2S7L-123456
A left hand drive, Mk I, Austin Cooper or Cooper S
R-A2S2-123456
A right hand drive, Mk II, Riley Elf
A-AB1L-123456
A left hand drive, Austin Moke
M-AU4-123456
A right hand drive, Mk I Morris Pick-up
October 1969 to 1974 Model Year  English Built
During the previous months leading up to the cars in this time period, a Commission Number was introduced to go along with the Chassis Number/VIN. Both are helpful in identifying a car.
CHASSIS NUMBER/VIN
The general format for the Chassis Number/VIN for these cars is:
X-A2S1N-XXX-A
VIN, First Position (X in the above example):
This is simply dismissed by the factory as non significant!
VIN, Second Position (A in the above example):
= Engine type
848cc
998
1275cc Cooper S and 1275 GT
VIN, Third Position (2S in the above example):
= Body type
2S = 2-door saloon/sedan. (Except Mk III Copper S and 1275GT) Caution: bureaucratic bungles often interpret this as 25 (twenty-five)
2W = Estate (2 Door Dual Purpose)
D = 2 door saloon (Mk III Cooper S and 1275GT only)
U = Pick-up. Caution: U and V can be mistaken one for the other.
V = Panel van. Caution: U and V can be mistaken one for the other.
VIN, Fourth Position (1N in the above example):
[Blank] = Mini 850. Produced only in the round nose style
1 = Round nose, traditional Mini body style. Includes: Mini 1000, Mk III Cooper S, Van, and Pick-up.
2 = Clubman, square nose style. Includes: Clubman saloon, Clubman Estate, and 1275GT.
VIN, Fifth Position (N in the above example):
N = Mini 1000
VIN, Number positions (### in the above example):
= The sequential build number:
Unlike the earlier cars, each type started with number 101; e.g., the first Mini 850 in this range started with 101 as did the first Mini 1000, the first Mk III Cooper S, etc.
VIN, Last position (A in the above example):
= Assembly plant. Officially, Internal Use Only
If used at all, this would be A for English built cars. All English built Minis were now being built at Longbridge.
A = Longbridge
Commission Number
The general format for the Commission Number is:
N20S-XXX
Commission Number, First Positions (N20S in the above example):
= Car type
20U = Pick-up
20V = Van
20W = Clubman Estate
D20S = Mini 850
N20D = Mk III Cooper S
N20S = Mini 1000
S20D = 1275GT
S20S = Clubman
Commission Number positions (### in the above example):
Sequential number starting at 101 for each car type.
1974 Model Year To 1980 Model Year  English Built
VIN The general format for the VIN for these cars is:
X-K2S1N-XXX-A
VIN, First Position (X in the above example):
This is simply dismissed by the factory as non significant!
VIN, Second Position (K in the above example):
= Engine type
A = [Unknown if this was used. If so, it indicated any of the A series engines still in production at that time]
C = 1098cc
E = 1275cc
K = 848cc
L = 998cc
VIN, Third Position (2S in the above example):
= Body type
2D: The factory microfiche does not list a designator for the 1275GT. This would imply there wasnt one; however, it is likely the 2D designator was still used. The microfiche shows 2D used for the 1980 model year. If no designator is listed, the Commission number must be used to identify the 1275GT.
2S = 2-door saloon/sedan. (Except 1275GT) Caution: bureaucratic bungles often interpret this as 25 (twenty-five)
2W = Estate (2 Door Dual Purpose)
U = Pick-up. Caution: U and V can be mistaken one for the other.
V = Panel van. Caution: U and V can be mistaken one for the other.
VIN, Fourth Position (1 in the above example):
1 = Round nose, traditional Mini body style. Includes: Mini 850, Mini 850 City, Mini 850 Special Deluxe, Mini 1000, Van (848cc and 998cc), Mini Special 1098cc, and Pick-up (850cc and 998cc).
2 = Clubman, square nose style. Includes: Clubman Saloon (998cc Automatic and 1098cc Manual), Clubman Estate (998cc Automatic and 1098cc Manual), and 1275GT.
VIN, Fifth Position (N in the above example):
N = Special Deluxe (Except for North America). Includes the Mini 850 Special Deluxe, the Mini 1000, and the Mini Special 1098cc.
North America:
A = 1970
B = 1971
C = 1972
D = 1973
E = 1974
F = 1975
G = 1976
H = 1977
J = 1978
L = 1979
VIN, Number positions (### in the above example):
= The sequential build number:
Each type of car (with one exception) started with number 101; e.g., the first Mini 850 in this range started with 101 as did the first Mini 1000, the first 1275GT, etc.
The factory records list one exception: the export Mini Special 1098cc. The starting number, for some reason, is listed as 1012011
VIN, Last position (A in the above example):
= Assembly plant. Officially, Internal Use Only
If used at all, this would be A for English built cars.
A = Longbridge
COMMISSION NUMBER
The general format for the Commission Number is:
N20S-XXX
Commission Number, First Positions (N20S in the above example):
= Car type
20U = Pick-up
20V = Van
20W = Clubman Estate
B20S = Mini City
D20S = Mini 850
J20S = Mini 1100 Special (UK only)
N20S = Mini 1000
S20D = 1275GT
S20S = Clubman
T20S = Mini 850 Super
Commission Number positions (### in the above example):
Starting numbers are as follows:
20U = 13205L
20V = 84679L
20W = 77031A
B20S = 101
D20S = 83622L
J20S = 101
N20S = 20531L and 230547A
S20D = 19416A
S20S = 104632A
T20S = 101
Note that there is no listed explanation for the A and L endings. If these are intended to be the same as used for VIN numbers, the A would be Longbridge. Literature has suggested that L = Morocco! This has not been confirmed from factory microfiche

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[b] Mini Chassis/VIN Numbers and Commission Numbers 1980 - 2000 [/b]
The information used to compile the following was taken from factory service parts lists, factory microfiche, and factory CDs. Under close scrutiny, there appears to be some conflicts and mistakes in the factory number schemes, but, for the most part, the listings are accurate enough for car identification.
Please note that the Chassis (VIN) number and the Commission number are only one indication of the actual model and date of the car. The Chassis number plate is easily duplicated, especially on early cars, and it is not unusual for later cars not meeting US DOT and EPA standards to have earlier Chassis number plates attached to them to get them into the US illegally. Also, Chassis number plates have been known to be faked to turn a less valuable car into a more valuable one; e.g., a standard Saloon into a Cooper or Cooper S.
Please scroll down to view relevant sections.
Oct 1980 to Nov 1985  English Built
VIN
Note that the VIN plate for these cars is likely marked, Austin Rover Group LTD
It is possible that the dating in the factory microfiche is incorrect and the change date is October 1984, not 1985. Major changes were made by October 1984 (for instance, 8.4 brakes and 12 wheels became standard).
The general format for the VIN for these cars is:
SAX-X-K2S1N-XXX-A
VIN, First Three Positions (SAX in the above example):
This is the World Make Identifier. The factory microfiche indicates this was started on these cars in Feb 1981.
SAX = MG-Rover
VIN, Fourth Position (X in the above example):
This is simply dismissed by the factory as non significant!
VIN, Fifth Position (K in the above example):
= Engine type
C = 1098cc
K = 848cc
L = 998cc
VIN, Sixth (and Seventh) Position (2S in the above example):= Body type
2S = 2-door saloon/sedan. Caution: bureaucratic bungles often interpret this as 25 (twenty-five)
2W = Estate (2 Door Dual Purpose)
G = P.O. Mail Van
U = Pick-up. Caution: U and V can be mistaken one for the other.
V = Panel van. Caution: U and V can be mistaken one for the other.
VIN, Eighth Position (1 in the above example):
= Series of model
1 = Round nose, traditional Mini body style.
2 = Clubman, square nose style.
VIN, Ninth Position (N in the above example):
= Specification
N = HL, Special, HLE, or Mayfair
R = Mini 25
S = Mayfair (LHD  France only)
VIN, Number positions (### in the above example):
= The sequential build number:
Build numbers are not listed. It is suspected that they carry on with the numbers from the previous series of cars; i.e., numbers were not started from 101, again.
VIN, Last position (A in the above example):
= Assembly plant. Officially, Internal Use Only
If used at all, this would be A for English built cars.
A = Longbridge
Nov 1985 to Circa 1990??  English Built
VIN
Note that the VIN plate for these cars is likely marked, Austin Rover Group LTD
It is possible that the start date is really November 1984, not 1985 as stated in the factory microfiche.The general format for the VIN for these cars is:
SAX-X-L2S1N20-XXX-A
VIN, First Three Positions (SAX in the above example)
This is the World Make Identifier.
SAX = MG-Rover
VIN, Fourth Position (X in the above example):
This is simply dismissed by the factory as non significant!
VIN, Fifth Position (L in the above example):
= Engine type
L = 998cc
VIN, Sixth (and Seventh) Position (2S in the above example):
= Body type
2S = 2-door saloon/sedan. Caution: bureaucratic bungles often interpret this as 25 (twenty-five)
VIN, Eighth Position (1 in the above example):
= Series of body
1 = Round nose, traditional Mini body style.
VIN, Ninth Position (N in the above example):
= Class
N = HLE, Mayfair (RHD)
O = E, City E
S = Mayfair (LHD)
VIN, Tenth Position (2 in the above example):
= Model year
2 = 1984 on (This conflicts with the microfiche indicating this position was used starting in November 1985.)
VIN, Eleventh Position (0 in the above example):
= Steering
0 = RHD
1 = LHD
VIN, Number positions (### in the above example):
= The sequential build number:
Build numbers are not listed. It is suspected that they carry on with the numbers from the previous series of cars; i.e., numbers were not started from 101, again.
VIN, Last position (A in the above example):
= Assembly plant. Officially, Internal Use Only
If used at all, this would be A for English built cars.
A = Longbridge
1990 XN-----010001 On (1300cc cars only)  English Built
VIN
The general format for the VIN for these cars is:
SAX-XN-N-A-Y-B-B-D-######
VIN, First Three Positions (SAX in the above example)
= World Make Identifier.
SAX = MG-Rover
VIN, Fourth and Fifth Positions (XN in the above example):
XN = Mini 1300
VIN, Sixth Position (N in the above example):
= Class
N = Sport, Cooper, Cabriolet
V = Kensington
W = HLS, Mayfair
Y = City, Sprite
VIN, Seventh Position (A in the above example):
= Body type
A = 2-door saloon/sedan.
B = Cabriolet
VIN, Eighth Position (Y in the above example):
= Engine
D = 1300 Carb
M = 1300 Carb
X = 1300 SPi (standard compression ratio, 9.4:1)
Y = 1300 SPi (high compression ratio, 10.1:1)
Z = 1300 MPi (high compression ratio, 10.1:1)
VIN, Ninth Position (B in the above example):
= RHD/LHD, Transmission type, Final Drive
B = RHD, Manual, 3.105
C = RHD, Manual, 3.21
E = RHD, Manual, 2.76
K = RHD, Automatic
M = LHD, Manual, 3.105
N = LHD, Manual, 3.21
R = LHD, Manual, 2.76
Y = LHD, Automatic
VIN, Tenth Position (B in the above example):
= Model Change
A = 1300 Special Edition
B = 1300
VIN, Eleventh Position (D in the above example):
= Assembly Plant
D = Longbridge
VIN, Number positions (###### in the above example):
= The sequential build number:
Starting with 010001

[b] mini time line [/b]
Please see the Notes and Sources listed at the end of the article.
1906
Alex Issigonis born in Smyrna, Turkey.
1923 July
John Newton Cooper born.
1955
Alex Issigonis asked by Leonard Lord to go to work in the BMC design headquarters
as Chief Engineer.
1956 September
Nasser closes the Suez Canal, the main route for oil to the West. ìBubbleî
cars are born in response to scarce fuel.
1957 March
Leonard Lord, in reaction to the Bubble Cars, gives the OK for the Mini
project, code named ADO 15, and early on referred to as the Austin Newmarket.
1958 July
Leonard Lord takes a short drive in one of the Mini prototypes and gives
the OK for the car, saying he wants it in production in 12 months.
1959 March
The Morris Mini Minor later to be known as the first one built (621 AOK)
comes off the ìpreî-production line.
May
Actual production starts.
August
Austin Seven and Morris Mini Minor in Basic and De-Luxe versions go on
sale, August 26th. Basic, 500UKP. De-Luxe (the most popular), 537UKP.
The Morris was available in Red, White, or Blue. The Austin in Red, Grey or
Blue. The De-Luxe versions had such extras as carpets instead of rubber mats,
passenger adjustable seat, opening rear side windows, bumper overriders, full
width wheel trims and a heater!
September
First works Mini in an international event driven by Marcus Chambers.
Viking Rally. YOP 663. 51st overall.
Misc.
19,749 produced.
1960 January
Van goes on sale. Longer by 9 5/8î. Wheelbase 4î longer. 6-gallon (UK)
fuel tank under the rear floor. Longer rear suspension trumpets, spare wheel
and battery behind the front seats under the leading edge of the load floor.
Passenger seat and rear view mirror were extra cost options!
April
First international class win for a works Mini: Don Morley on the Geneva
Rally, 618 AOG.
June
Australian assembled CKD Minis tested.
September/October
Countryman (Austin) and Traveller (Morris) Estate cars (with wood) go on
sale. Same ìlongî wheelbase and length as the Van. Unlike the Morris Minor
Traveller, the Miniís wood was non-structural. Because of trim levels, the
Estates weighted over 120 pounds more than the Van and over 160 pounds more
than the saloon. Initially, the gas tank was located inside the car in roughly
the same position as a saloon tank (although it was of a different shape).
Misc.
116,677 produced. Total to date, 136,426.
1961 January
Pickup goes on sale. Longer than the Van by about 5/8î and using the same
ìlongî wheelbase. Weight 34 pounds more than the saloon and 8 less than the
Van.
Australian Mini production starts.
March
Australian Morris 850 goes on sale for $1,550AUS.
June
Austin 850 and Morris Mini Minor (Standard and de Luxe) are on sale in South
Africa. (The exact starting has not been determined at this time.)
July
997 Cooper shows itself at a press release.
September
Super version goes on sale. The same body and exterior specifications as
the soon-to-be-sold Mini Cooper; except, the grilles were unique to the model.
The power unit and brakes remained 850 Mini with the exception of the introduction
of the 16-blade fan.
October
997 Cooper goes on sale. By stroking the 848 and reducing the bore slightly,
997cc was achieved. The long stroke engine with a good cam, twin HS2 carbs,
and other modifications produced 62% more horsepower (55) than the 848. A
remote gear change was added and 7î disc brakes were fitted.
Riley Elf and Wolseley Hornet go on sale. Mechanically the same as the Austin/Morris.
Same wheelbase as the saloon. With the extended boot they were 8.5î longer
than the saloon and just shorter than the Van and Estates. Weight for the
Elf was 114 pounds more than the standard saloon with the Hornet a little
less. Extended boot and traditional Riley/Wolseley grille. Full width wood
dash in the Elf and center pod wood dash in the Hornet. Leather faced seats
(not on all cars). Different bumpers and exterior trim. Whitewall tires optional!
Misc.
157,059 produced. Total to date, 293,485.
1962 January
Austin Seven name changed to Austin Mini.
Austin 850 Countryman and Morris Mini Traveller go on sale in South Africa.
May
First outright international win for a works Mini: Pat Moss on the Tulip
Rally in a 997 Cooper, 737 ABL.
June
Austin/Morris Mini Cooper (997) go on sale in South Africa.
September
First overall, Baden-Baden Rally, Pat Moss, 737 ABL.
October
De-Luxe and Super models dropped. Replaced by Super De-Luxe. Generally
regarded as a step back from the Super model in trim level.
Countryman and Traveller offered for sale without wood.
Australian 997 goes on sale.
November
Riley Elf and Wolseley Hornet Mk I discontinued. Mk IIs go on sale. 998
engine. Twin-leading shoe brakes. Leather trim standard. Bumper overriders
standard. (Total production of Mk I: Elf, 3,522; Hornet, 3,166)
Misc.
John Love wins the British Saloon Car Championship driving for the Cooper
Car Company.
216,087 produced. Total to date, 509,572.
1963 January
The Austin versions show up in South African sales literature as Austin
Minis and no longer as Austin 850s. Also, the de Luxe name is replaced by
Super.
March
The Cooper S goes on sale in 1071cc form. Horsepower from the first of
the ìbig boreî engines was up from the Cooperís 55 to 70. The engine was strengthened
in a number of ways and the brakes (with servo) went to 7.5î diameter. Optional
wheels at 4.5î wide were offered. Externally, there were very few clues to
differentiate the new Cooper S from the Cooper.
Misc.
Rob Slotemaker wins the 1300cc class in the European Championship driving
for Downton Engineering.
236,713 produced. Total to date, 746,285.
1964 January
997 Cooper replaced by 998 version. (Total 997 Cooper production: approx
24,900 split evenly between Austin and Morris.) The 998cc engine is a performance
version of the engine first introduced in the Mk II Elf and Hornet. Brakes
are improved over the 997ís, but, at 7î diameter, are not as good as the Cooper
Sís.
Mini Moke production starts at Longbridge. One can have any color one wants
as long as it is Spruce Green. Same mechanicals and wheelbase as the saloon.
ºî shorter. Supplied with driverís seat. Other seats, optional, as were side
screens and a heater.
Australian 997 replaced with the 998. (ìEarlyî in the year.) (Total 997
production: approx. 2,800)
Hopkirk wins the Monte Carlo Rally in a 1071 Cooper S, 33 EJB.
February
Australian Van introduced.
March
970 and 1275 Cooper S go on sale. The 1275 was introduced just before the
970. With its 76bhp it was almost twice as fast to 60 mph as the Cooper and
could reach 100 mphÖwith a little tail wind. The 970 was down a bit on horsepower
(65) and a lot down on torque but was a very smooth, high revving engine.
April
Makinen wins the Tulip Rally in a 1275, AJB 66B.
July
The Mini Cooper S (1071) goes on sale in South Africa. Note: the Cooper
S versions of the Minis were not produced in South Africa but were CKD from
England and assembled in South Africa. Minor changes in specification from
the English cars were incorporated during assembly.
August
1071 Cooper S dropped. (Total production: approx. Austin, 2,100; Morris,
1,500)
September
Clutch changed to diaphragm spring.
Hydrolastic suspension starts (saloons only). It was not fitted to other
models during Mini production.
Twin leading shoe brakes start on Austin/Morris as previously introduced
on the Mk II Elf and Hornet.
Misc.
Australian 998 Cooper production ends. (Probably, December) (Total production:
approx. 1,100)
Issigonis elected a Royal Designer for Industry and awarded the CBE.
Warwick Banks takes 1st overall and 1st in the 1000cc
class in the European Championship driving for Tyrrell.
John Fitzpatrick takes 1st in the 1300cc class in the British
Saloon Car Championship driving for the Cooper Car Company.
The Austin/Morris Panel Van shows up in the sales literature. Start date
unknown.
244,359 produced. Total to date, 990,644.
1965 January
Makinen wins the Monte Carlo Rally in AJB 44B. Considered one of the greatest
rally drives ever.
March
Australian Mini Deluxe (998) introduced.
Hopkirk wins the Circuit of Ireland in CRX 89B.
May
Australian Van production changes to roll-up windows.
June
Australian Minis get roll-up windows in more models.
Aaltonen wins the Geneva Rally in EBL 55C.
July
Aaltonen wins the Czech Rally in EJB 55C.
Aaltonen wins the Polish Rally in CRX 89B.
August
Makinen wins the 1000 Lakes Rally in AJB 33B.
September
Australian Cooper S Mk I 1275 goes on sale for $2,280AUS including tax.
Roll-up, quarter light windows and exterior hinged doors.
October
Automatic gearbox introduced.
Australian Minis get roll-up windows across the line.
Aaltonen wins the Munich-Vienna-Budapest Rally in CRX 89B.
November
Reclining seat option offered on Cooper and Cooper S.
The Italian-built Innocenti Mini 850 introduced.
Aaltonen wins the RAC Rally in DJB 93B.
The South African Mini 1000 is announced with the 998 and hydrolastic suspension.
Misc.
Aaltonen wins the European Rally Championship.
John Rhodes wins the 1300cc class in the British Saloon Car Championship
driving for the Cooper Car Company.
Warwick Banks takes 1st in the 1000cc class in the British Saloon
Car Championship driving for the Cooper Car Company.
The Mini Cooper S (1275) goes on sale in South Africa (probably October).
221,074 produced. Total to date, 1,211,718.
1966 January
Oil cooler and twin tanks made standard on Cooper S.
Makinen, Aaltonen, and Hopkirk take 1st, 2nd, and
3rd at the Monte Carlo Rally before being disqualified on a non-performance
related technicality. GRX 555D, GRX 55D and GRX5D.
February
Moke Mk I goes on sale in Australia.
March
Innocenti Mini Cooper (998cc) available.
April
ìHarderî hydrolastic units start in Cooper S.
Fall wins the Circuit of Ireland in DJB 92B.
Aaltonen wins the Tulip Rally in GRX 310D.
May
Hopkirk wins the Austrian Alpine Rally in DJB 93B.
June
Fall wins the Scottish Rally in DJB 93B.
July
Aaltonen wins the Czech Rally in JBL 494D.
August
Fall wins the Polish Rally in GRX 309D in 970 S form.
Makinen wins the 1000 Lakes Rally in JBL 493D.
October
Riley Elf and Wolseley Hornet Mk II discontinued. Mk IIIs go on sale. Roll-up
windows. Flow through ventilation. Cooper-type remote shift. Over time the
Elf/Hornet adopt more standard Mini Mk II characteristics but retain the small
rear window. (Total production of Mk II: Elf, 17,816; Hornet, 16,785)
Makinen wins the Munich-Vienna-Budapest Rally in HJB 656D.
Misc.
Mokes available in white instead of just Spruce Green. (Mid-1966)
John Rhodes wins the 1300cc class in the British Saloon Car Championship
driving for the Cooper Car Company.
213,694 produced. Total to date, 1,425,412.
1967 January
Aaltonen wins the Monte Carlo Rally in LBL 6D.
March
Hopkirk wins the Circuit of Ireland in GRX 5D.
Hopkirk is 1st in Class in the Sebring 3 Hour Race in GRX 309D.
May
Hopkirk wins the Acropolis Rally in LRX 830E.
June
Fall wins the Geneva Rally in LRX 827E.
August
Makinen wins the 1000 Lakes Rally in GRX 195D.
Fall, Vernaeve, and Hedges take 1st in class at the 84 Hour
Marathon.
September
Hopkirk wins the Alpine Rally in LRX 827E.
The Wolseley 1000 goes on sale in South Africa. Powered by the 998, it
combined the standard saloon rear with the Hornet front.
October
Mk I Austin/Morris saloon models discontinued. Mk II models go on sale.
Super De-Luxe saloon starts with 998cc. (Total production: Morris Mk I 850
saloon, approx. 510,000; Austin Mk I 850 saloon, approx. 435,500; Austin Mk
I 998 Cooper, approx. 18,000; Morris Mk I 998 Cooper, approx. 23,500; Austin
Cooper S 1275, approx. 6,400, Morris Cooper S 1275, approx. 8,200)
Austin Countryman and Morris Traveller Mk I discontinued. Mk IIs start
(with and without wood) with 998cc engine. (Total production Mk I: Austin,
approx. 85,500; Morris, approx. 75,500)
998 offered as an option on Van and Pickup.
Mokes adopt some of the MK II features; although, they were not sold under
a Mk II name.
Authi 1275C available.
Australian Mini becomes available with 998.
Misc.
Automatic transmission finally available on the Elf/Hornet.
John Rhodes wins the 1300cc class in the British Saloon Car Championship
driving for the Cooper Car Company.
237,227 produced. Total to date, 1,662,639.
1968 January
Australian Mini Deluxe Auto Mark I launched.
Although taking 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in class
and winning the Manufacturersí Team Prize, the Monte Carlo win streak is ended.
The Minis were 3rd, 4th, and 5th overall.
ORX 7F, ORX 707F, ORX 777F.
March
Innocenti Mini Cooper (Mk I) production stops. (Total production: approx.
6,500 ñ 8,500)
Running changes made to the Innocenti Mini Cooper to upgrade the Mk I to
Mk II (March ñ September) (Total production: approx. 2,500)
August
All synchro gearbox starts.
Australian Mini Deluxe Auto Mark I productions stops.
September
Australian Mini Deluxe Auto Mk II introduced.
Innocenti Mini Cooper Mk II available.
October
Moke production in England stops. (Total English production: 14,518; Austin
5,422; Morris, 9,096)
Misc.
John Rhodes wins the 1300cc class in the British Saloon Car Championship
driving for the Cooper Car Company.
John Rhodes takes 1st in the 1300cc class in the European Championship
driving for the Cooper Car Company.
Gordon Spice takes 1st in the 1000cc class in the British Saloon
Car Championship driving for Arden.
John Handley takes 1st overall and 1st in the 1000cc
class in the European Championship driving for British Vita.
The Austin and Morris Mini 1000 Mk. 2 go on sale in South Africa. (Probably
November.) The exterior is much like the English Mk II with the changed grille,
etc. There are four models: Mini 1000, Mini 1000 de Luxe (with a remote gear
shift and vent-wing wind up windows), the Mini 1000 ìSî, and the Mini 1000
Station Wagon.
246,066 produced. Total to date, 1,908,705.
1969 January
All synchro gearbox available on the Innocenti Mini Cooper Mk II.
All synchro gearbox available on the Australian Cooper S Mk I.
March
Australian Mini Deluxe Mark I production stops. Australian Mini Deluxe Mark
II K (known as the Mini K) was shown. $1,780AUS.(with 1098)
April
Authi 1000S (Standard) and 1000E (Especial) introduced.
Australian Cooper S Mk I production stops. (Total production: approx. 5,000)
Australian Moke gets the 1098 and 13î wheels.
May
Australian Moke Mk II in production.
Australian Mk II Cooper S introduced at $2,385AUS.
July
British Leyland buys 51% of Authi.
August
Riley Elf and Wolseley Hornet discontinued. (Total production: Elf, 30,912;
Hornet 28,455; Mk III Elf, 9,574; Mk III Hornet, 8,504)
The
South African Wolseley 1000 is discontinued. Approximately 450 were produced.
September
Hopkirk takes 1st in class at the Tour de France in OBL 45F.
October
Mk II models discontinued. Mk III models go on sale, badged as Mini rather
than Austin and Morris (in most markets). ADO 20, with roll-up windows and
negative earth. (Total production: Austin Mk II 850/1000 saloon 154,000; Morris
Mk II 850/1000 saloon, 206,000; Austin Cooper S Mk II, 2,400; Morris Cooper
S Mk II, 5,300; Austin Van from the start of production, approx. 174,500;
Morris Van from the start of production, approx. 155,000; Austin Pick-up from
the start of production, approx. 18,000, Morris Pick-up from the start of
production, approx. 13,500)
Mk II Super De-Luxe Saloon replaced by Mini 1000.
Mk II Countryman and Traveller discontinued. (Total Mk II production: Austin,
22,500; Morris, approx. 23,500)
Clubman Saloon and Estate start. Both feature the ìsquare noseî look. The
Estate is not available with wood sides but has a fake wood decal running
the length of the car.
1275 GT starts.
Hydrolastic dropped on all but Cooper S and 1275GT.
Rhodes and Handley are 1st and 2nd at the Salzburgring
in LBL 666D and LRX 827E.
November
Mini Cooper discontinued. (Total 997 & 998 Cooper production: approx. 100,100.
Total 998 Mk II Cooper production: Austin, 9,900; Morris, 21,800)
Misc.
Issigonis awarded Knighthood for services to automotive engineering.
Alex Poole takes 1st overall and 1st in the 1000cc
class in the British Saloon Car Championship driving for Arden.
The Mini 1000 Mk 3 goes on sale in South Africa. This car features the
round nose style of the English Mk III but has the tail of the Elf and Hornet.
254,957 produced. Total to date, 2,163,662.
1970 February
Innocenti Mini Cooper Mk II production stops. (Total production unknown.)
Innocenti Mini Cooper Mk III available.
Authi 850cc model available.
November
Innocenti Mini Cooper gets opening quarter light door windows.
Misc.
The last works Mini drive; Brian Culcheth, 4th overall on the
1970 Rally of the Hills in Australia driving RJB 327F.
278,905 produced. Total to date, 2,442,567.
1971 January
Authi 1275GT introduced (used standard body shell, not clubman like the
English 1275GT)
June
Hydrolastic dropped from 1275GT.
July
Cooper S discontinued. (Total production: 45,442. Mk III, 1,600 plus approx.
18,000 CKDs shipped abroad)
Australian Cooper S Mk II production stops. (Total Mk II production: approx.
2,400)
August
Australian Clubman 1100 and GT sales start.
Misc.
Australian Moke Californian goes on sale.
Issigonis retires. Continues on as a consultant.
318,475 produced. Total to date, 2,761,042.
1972 January
Innocenti Mini Cooper Mk III production stops. (Total production unknown.)
February
Innocenti Mini Cooper 1300 in production.
April
Australian Minis named Leyland Minis.
May
British Leyland buys the motor vehicle portion of Innocenti.
October
Authi Mini Cooper 1300 available.
Misc.
British Leyland Motor Corporation buys the remaining shares in Authi. (pre-October)
306,937 produced -- highest one-year production total. Total to date, 3,067,979.
1973 January
Alternator becomes standard.
Rod change boxes start.
March
Innocenti Mini Cooper 1300 production stops. (Total production unknown.)
Innocenti Mini Cooper 1300 Export announced. Some similarities to ìMk IVî
English cars. Also built at Seneffe in Belgium.
April
Australian Mini S goes on sale.
Inboard CV joints start.
July
The Austin Mini 1275 GTS goes on sale in South Africa. It looks much like
the English 1275GT having the Clubman body but underneath is very much like
a Cooper S in specification and performance.
Misc.
295,186 produced. Total to date, 3,363,165.
1974
255,336 produced. Total to date, 3,618,501.
1975September
Australian Minis revert to 998.
October
Standard engine on the Clubman changes from 998 to 1098.
Misc.
Innocenti Mini Cooper 1300 Export production ceases. (ìEarlyî in the year.)
Authi Mini Cooper 1300 production stops. (ìEndî of the year) (Total production:
approx. 5,000)
The South African Mini range adds a standard HS4 to the Mini de Luxe and
the GTS converts to 12î wheels and bigger brakes (probably in June). The range
also includes the Mini Clubman.
200,293 produced. Total to date, 3,818,794
1976 January
Mini 1000 special, Limited edition goes on sale. (Total production: approx.
3,000.) ìCosmetically enhancedî Mini 1000. Special paint and interior. Reclining
seats.
May
Rubber mounted subframe starts.
Misc.
Australian Mini SS introduced at the Sydney Motor Show. Eventually went
on sale for $3,895AUS.
203,575 produced. Total to date, 4,022,369.
1977 March
Australian Mini LS (998) goes on sale for $4,495AUS.
October
Australian Mini Sunshine goes on sale for $4,395AUS.
Misc.
Three standard Minis make up the 1977 range of Minis in South Africa: Mini
de Luxe (the base Mini offered and still in round nose form), the Mini Clubman
and the GTS.
The Sunshine Mini is announced by Leyland South Africa (probably January
1977). The car is a dolled up Mini 1100 de Luxe (round nose form) in Dolomite
Yellow with appropriate decals and features a soft folding type sunroof.
The Moonlight Mini is announced by Leyland South Africa (probably August).
This is another dolled up version of the Mini 1100 de Luxe (round nose form)
featuring a soft folding type sunroof Zircon Blue metallic paint and appropriate
decals.
214,134 produced. Total to date, 4,236,503.
1978 August
Australian Mini LS (1275) goes on sale.
October
Australian Mini production ceases; except for Mokes. (Total production:
176,284, excluding Mokes.)
December
Van and Pickup badged as Mini 95.
Misc.
The Mini Vanden Plas is announced by Leyland South Africa (probably August).
This is another version of the Mini 1100 de Luxe (round nose form) and was
called the most luxuriously equipped Mini ever seen in South Africa. Official
brochures stated, ìSuch features as cashmere pure wool upholstery, a French
polish walnut fascia dashboard, folding sun roof, tinted and shaded windscreen
and tinted glass on all windows, leather-bound steering wheel, bronze metallic
paintwork, mahogany pile carpeting and many more, make the Mini Vanden Plas
an exquisite saloon car.î
196,799 produced. Total to date, 4,433,302.
1979 August
1100 Special limited edition goes on sale at 3,300UKP. (ì20th
Anniversaryî edition.) (Total production: approx. 5,100.) 45bhp 1098 engine.
Choice of two special paint colors. Vinyl roof. 165x70 tires on 5î rims. Clubman
bumpers, etc.
October
Mini 1000 called Super.
Misc.
165,502 produced. Total to date, 4,598,804.
1980 August
Clubman discontinued. (Total production: Saloon, 331,675; Estate, 176,688.)
1275 GT discontinued. (Total production: 117,949.)
September
Mini 1000 City starts.
October
Mini 1000 Super changed to HL.
November
848 option dropped on Pickup.
Misc.
Australian Moke changes to galvanized body panels, among other things.
The Mini 1275E (with the Clubman body and 1275 engine) is announced by
Leyland South Africa (probably August). (It is unclear whether the car is
going back into production after being out of the market or if it is just
the Clubman style being reintroduced with the larger engine.)
150,067 produced. Total to date, 4,748,871.
1981
Australian Moke production stops. (Total production: approx. 26,200)
69,986 produced. Total to date, 4,818,857.
1982 April
City changed to City E.
HL changed to HLE.
October
HLE changed to Mayfair.
December
Van and Pickup discontinued. (Total production: Van, approx. 520,000; Pickup,
58,000; 850 Van 1970 to end, approx. 94,899; 1000 Van 1970 to end, approx.
82,356; 850 Pick-up 1970 to end, approx. 12,130; 1000 Pick-up 1970 to end,
approx. 15,397.)
Misc.
The Mini Rebel is announced by Leyland South Africa (probably October).
This is a dolled up 1275E with a flip up sunroof, appropriate decals, special
wheels and a few other additions.
56,297 produced. Total to
date, 4,875,154.
1983 October
Mini Sprite limited edition starts at 3,334UKP. (Total production: approx.
2,500.) Special paint and stripes. Wheels and tires like the 1100 special.
Different interior.
September
The South African Mini Panda goes on sale. Alpine White paint, Panda decal,
white wheel covers, radio/tape combination, twin rear-mounted speakers, rear-mounted
telescopic aerial, window air deflectors, twin spotlamps, synthetic sheepskin
seat covers front and rear, leather gearknob and rubber floor mats front and
rear.
October
The final South African built Mini, a 1275E, rolls off the assembly line
at Blackheath. Total production is quoted at 77,686. It is believed that this
number includes the CKDs assembled in the early years.
Misc.
Moke production starts in
Portugal with basic Australian specification.
49,956 produced. Total to
date, 4,925,110.
1984 June
25th Anniversary limited edition starts at 3,865UKP. (Total
production: approx. 5,000.) Silver with red accents inside and out. Lots of
ì25î decals. Leather steering wheel. Radio/cassette. Most notably: 12î wheels
and 8.4î disc brakes, soon to become standard on all Minis.
Misc.
35,036 produced. Total to date, 4,960,146.
1985 June
Ritz limited edition starts 3,798UKP. (Total production: approx. 3,725.)
Silver outside with Ritz decals. Accented with Nimbus Grey. Multicolored interior.
In other words, a Mini City with some fancy paint and decals ñ a similar theme
to many of the limited editions and specials.
Misc.
34,974 produced. Total to date, 4,995,120.
1986 January
Chelsea limited edition starts at 3,898UKP. (Total production: approx.
1,500.) A City E painted Targa Red with decals.
June
Piccadilly limited edition starts at 3,928UKP. (Total production: approx.
2,500.) A City E in Cashmere Gold. Dark velvet interior. Full width wheel
trims in plastic.
Misc.
Moke changes introduced, including going to 12î wheels.
33,740 produced. Total to
date, 5,028,860.
1987 February
Park Lane limited edition
starts at 4,194UKP. (Total production: 4,000.) Black exterior with bigger
decals.
May
Advantage limited edition starts 4,286UKP. (Total production: 4,675.) City
E in Diamond White with tennis motif decals.
Misc.
32,717 produced. Total to date, 5,061,577.
1988 February
Red Hot and Jet Black limited editions start at 4,382UKP. (Total production:
approx. 6,000.) Red or Black. Tinted windows. Decals.
June
Designer limited edition starts at 4,654UKP. (Total production: approx.
2,000.) Black or white. Tied in with designer Mary Quant with daisy motif
and her signature on the seats.
October
Servo standard on all models.
Alex Issigonis dies at the age of 81.
Misc.
36,554 produced. Total to date, 5,065,131.
1989 February
Sky, Rose, Racing and Flame special editions start. (Total production:
Sky/Rose, approx. 1,100; Racing/Flame, approx. 2,000.)
June
Mini 30 (30th Anniversary) special edition starts. (Total production:
approx. 3,000.)
Misc.
Moke production in Portugal stopped. (Mid-1989)
ERA Turbo introduced. (Total production: 435 of which 58 were built from
existing Minis.)
40,998 produced. Total to date, 5,139,129.
1990 February
Flame Red and Racing Green special editions start. (Total Production with
Checkmate, approx. 2,500.)
Checkmate special edition starts. (Total production with Flame and Racing,
approx. 2,500.)
June
Studio 2 special edition starts. (Total production: approx. 2,000.)
July
RSP Rover Mini Cooper goes on sale. (Total production: approx 1,650 with
650 of them going to Japan.)
September
Rover Mini Cooper goes on sale.
Misc.
Moke production rights sold to Cagiva (an Italian company).
46,045 produced. Total to date, 5,185,174.
1991
February
Neon special edition starts. (Total production: approx. 1,500.)
June
75 Lamm Cabriolets built in Germany and completed by Rover in Cowley for
UK sale.
December
The Mini Cord is reborn in Venezuela. The fiberglass-bodied Mini is built
in two models, both with 998cc engines. (A 1275 was never produced.) SB was
the standard version with cloth interior trim and steel wheels. (Although
versions exported to Colombia all had Minilite style GB wheels.) DB was the
deluxe version and had air conditioning, leather interior, center console
with a tachometer, chrome bumpers, spotlights and GB wheels. In December,
113 were made.
Misc.
Moke production starts, again, in Portugal under Cagiva.
35,070 produced. Total to date, 5,220,244.
1992 May
998cc engine replaced by 1.3.
City replaced by 1.3 Sprite.
June
British Open Classic special edition goes on sale. (Total production: approx.
1,000.)
October
The Italian Job special edition goes on sale. (Total production: approx.
1,750.)
Misc.
A total of 768 Mini Cords were produced for the Colombian, Venezuelan, and
Antilles markets ñ the best year of production. Colombia received 164.
26,197 produced. Total to date, 5,246,441.
1993 April
European specification British Open Classic goes on sale.
May
Mini Rio goes on sale. (Total production: approx. 750.)
June
Rover built Cabriolet goes on sale.
September
Mini Tahiti goes on sale. (Total production: approx. 500.)
Misc.
Moke production under Cagiva in Portugal stops. (Early 1993)
Minor changes were made to both the SB and DB Mini Cord models; e.g., interior
trim, mirrors and the bonnet emblem. Production was 391. Only 62 units were
exported to Colombia and the Colombian dealer, Mini City, ceased to function.
20,468 produced. Total to date, 5,266,909.
1994 May
UK version of the Mini 35 goes on sale. (Production for the British market
totaled 200.) European and Japanese versions to follow.
July
Mini Cooper Monte Carlo special edition goes on sale.
Misc.
Mini Cord production shut down for a time and restarted with two special,
convertible prototypes built. They didnít go into production. Instead, a John
Cooper model is started, still with the 998cc engine. It had 13î Revolution
wheels and leather interior, among other changes. All were scheduled to be
silver, but some were special ordered in other colors. Only 24 cars were built
of all versions in 1994.
1995 May
Sidewalk goes on sale. (Total production: approx. 1,000.)
Misc.
The Mini Cord goes out of production after only 15 units being built in
1995. Total production is just over 1300.
1996 April
Equinox goes on sale.
October
Cabriolet discontinued.
Twin point injection introduced with crank triggered ignition (no distributor),
front mounted radiator. 2,7 final drive. Wooden dash, drivers airbag and half
leather interior standard on all models. 13" wheeled "Sport pack"
option introduced. No longer any technical differences between "Mini"
and "Cooper".
1997
1998
1999
2000 October
Production ceased October 4. The car designated as the last one off of
the production line is registered as X411JOP and goes to the Heritage Museum
to share space with 621 AOK.
December
John Cooper dies.
Misc.
Total Mini production quoted as 5,387,862.
Notes:
The above information applies mainly to English
produced cars for sale in the UK. Some differences are noted for cars produced
in other countries or for sale in other countries. Caution is suggested when
applying the general information to all Minis no matter where produced.
Change points may vary by model.
Where possible, the earliest introduction dates found are listed.
Most production figures are taken from Goldingís,
Mini, Thirty-Five Years On, Hubnerís, The Big Mini Book, and
Ruppertís, Mini, and are worldwide production figures; except, figures
from 1983 on do not include Mokes. The majority of the production figures
listed are approximates. The published literature gives varying numbers.
Starting dates for some models (especially, the Specials or Limited Editions)
vary depending upon the source used. Some of the differences may be accounted
for by whether the source is using the date the model is announced, the date
production starts, or the date the model actually is available for sale. Often
which date is being used is not clear.

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October [font:red] [font:black] [font:blue] [b] 1969 to 1974 [/b] [/font][/font][/font]Model Year  English Built
During the previous months leading up to the cars in this time period, a Commission Number was introduced to go along with the Chassis Number/VIN. Both are helpful in identifying a car.
CHASSIS NUMBER/VIN
The general format for the Chassis Number/VIN for these cars is:
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[b] [font:blue] 1974 Model Year To 1980 [/font] [/b] Model Year  English Built
VIN The general format for the VIN for these cars is:
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